Microsoft Specialist

Note Microsoft will no longer award Specialist certifications as of March 31, 2017. Exams formerly associated with a Specialist certification will remain available. Where applicable, they have been included as components of the relevant certification.

By passing a Microsoft Specialist exam, you validate your knowledge and skills in a specialised area of technology. Some Microsoft Specialist exams are included as requirements for Microsoft Partner Network competencies, which help distinguish your company from the rest in a particular technical discipline.

For a comprehensive look at all Microsoft Certification paths, download our guidehere.

As with all Microsoft Certification Program exams, passing a Specialist exam demonstrates your experience and knowledge in a particular technology or skills area. If you are associated with a Microsoft Partner, some of these exams will help retain your company's partner competency status.

Microsoft Specialist (Specialist) certifications released in and after September 2015 are eligible for Charter status, including all Windows 10, Big Data Analytics and Cloud Data Platform Specialist certifications.

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